It depends on different factors such as: the type of sword, its intended purpose, the owner's citizenship status and the owner's criminal history....

Did my chain of command follow proper procedures & is there anything I can do about my situation?

You would need to speak to an attorney well versed in military laws. Is there a jag office on your base? If so, I would suggest that you start by...

Expert wanted: If arrest starts as a felony complaint then is converted to misdemeanor, is there a limit on how many conversions

You have a lot of information here. Let me see if I can sort through it. You were arrested on a felony charge that was subsequently reduced to a...

You could send a request to the court but it is unlikely to be granted and you may inadvertently write something that could hurt your case. You...

How to obtain my child medical records? There is no court order for custody. Hospital is not responding to my request .

You can ask your CA pediatrician to obtain the records. They will have you sign a release. You can also ask your child's other parent to sign a...

How do I quickly find a traffic lawyer in and what should I expect to pay for representation in a traffic misdemeanor case?

If you have a misdemeanor, you need a criminal attorney. The cost will vary depending on the exact charge. If you are unable to afford...

How can I request and adjournment?

Do you have an attorney? If so, you should contact that person. If not, you may fax a request to the appropriate court. You should cc your ex...

How should I handle this situation and what do I need to prove she is perjury herself in court

You are saying that you have been served with a summons to appear in court? If so, your first step should be to obtain an attorney. If you cannot...

Should I listen to what the court clerks have reported? Or follow what I think I heard the judge tell me in the court room?

Follow what the clerks tell you. In many upstate NY courts, attorneys draft the orders and mail their drafts and then the signed copy to the other...